library
Described by its architect Francine Houben as a 'people's palace', the Library of Birmingham is highly accessible and family-friendly.
The Library of Birmingham provides a showcase for Birmingham's internationally important collections of archives, photography and rare books. Facilities include a state-of-the-art gallery space, opening up public access to the collections. It is also home to the BFI Mediatheque, providing free access to the National Film Archive.
The Library is next to and physically connected with Birmingham Repertory Theatre (The REP).
[Image Description: A photo of the first floor of the Birmingham Library. Two escalators glow a lilac blue. There are stories of bookshelves, all beautifully colour co-ordinated.]
The rep
Birmingham Repertory Theatre, commonly called The Rep, is a producing theatre based on Centenary Square in Birmingham, England. Founded by Barry Jackson, it is the longest-established of Britain's building-based theatre companies and one of its most consistently innovative.
Today The Rep produces a wide range of drama in its three auditoria – The House with 825 seats, The Studio with 300 seats and The Door with 140 seats – much of which goes on to tour nationally and internationally.